Dinkledine Photography

Candace was (and still is) a beautiful bride, but there is a special story about Candace and Dinkledine Photography that most people do not know.  Candace was my first official senior high school photo model.  All of the many senior photo shoots since that time have benefited from what I learned in that first session.  But there is one more previously untold story, and that has to do with the next image.

It was getting late in the photo shoot, and we were losing our natural light. I asked Candace to sit on the back of the couch and look out the window. I told her to imagine she was watching for her “prince charming”  to come riding up.  She laughed, and I asked her to look at me, and I snapped this picture. The light level was low, so it is a little grainy, but it is still one of my favorite images.

So Josh, this is for you,  prince charming,  a little over five years later.

Now on to the the rest of the wedding photos.  Many of you have seen some of these images on Facebook.

Candace and Joshua were married in a beautiful sanctuary in the presence of many witnesses.

Below is a photo of the bride getting ready. Someone commented on Facebook , “The beautiful Candace”.  I would have to add that while Josh may enjoy her beauty, her proper spirit before the Lord is more rare than an attractive appearance.

Josh and company did not want to be late for the wedding.  Can you blame him?

Here comes the bride.

A beaming Josh awaited as his bride made her way down the aisle.

The family responded to one of Pastor York’s jokes during the message.

At last a photo of the bride, looking even better than her senior photo !

Where did Candace find all these beautiful young ladies?

The happy couple posed just after getting hitched.

A wild bunch in the balcony greet those below.

Attendants worked hard at attending, while Josh and Candace went about their own business.

While I have heard of a cake doughnut, I had never seen a doughnut cake.

Everyone, well almost everyone, sat for a group photo.

Too many friends, not enough time.

Still smiling, the happy couple made  their grand exit among the flurry of bubbles. At this point, Candace still did not know where they were going for their honeymoon.  Josh’s only hint was he told her to make sure she packed hiking boots and a swimsuit.

This photo was Susan’s idea and based on the number of comments,  it was one of the most popular. It serves as an appropriate end to this blog post.

May the Lord bless you throughout your marriage.

Tom and Susan Dinkledine

Through no fault of their own, Kaitlyn and Ross picked one of the hottest days of the year to get married. Here are a few of the first images from that wedding.

It was so hot we had to look for some clever ways to do our “outdoor” shots indoors, so we took this one out the door.

This is a cool couple, especially since it was shot indoors.

Four, count them, four flower girls helped make the day special.

The rumor is that Ross is a lot heavier than he looks.

Here is the bride with her bridesmaids. Where did she find all those beautiful young ladies?

We had to improvise again by doing the “jumping” shot indoors……much cooler.

Another father makes that long walk down the aisle. Joe is a pro at this, and with several more daughters to go, will likely be making it again.

They charged down the aisle, but had to be called back to be introduced.

They left the church amid flurries of lavender.

A great reception followed the wedding complete with rattling keys and clanging glasses.

Many have asked when and where I will post the dancing photos. There are so many, it may take a while, but I will post them on Facebook in a second separate album.

Until then, these will have to suffice.

Congratulations Kaitlyn and Ross.

May the Lord bless you by His leading and guiding,

Tom and Susan